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  • Shawn miller avatar

    Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015
     | 4,876 views

    A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

    Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God So Loved That He Gave

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 5,731 views

    Because God gave so freely to us, in turn we give lovingly, generously, and sacrificially. A Christmas message with a stewardship emphasis.

    God so Loved that He Gave Christmas Sermon John 3:16; Ephesians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! How many of you have finished your Christmas shopping? Gift-giving is probably the first thing we think about as we see Christmas coming. Some folks think its lots of fun … others, not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Than Just A Love Story Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 8, 2010
     | 4,243 views

    In the first in a series of messages on the book of Ruth, a great love story set against the backdrop of the era of the Judges of Israel, we see the high price of sin and Ruth's great confession and how it applies to the church today.

    Ruth Chapter 1:1-22 Introduction J. Vernon McGee calls Ruth "An addendum to the Book of Judges. A brochure of beauty. A bright picture on the black background of the judges."[i] Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,896 views

    The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

    In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebrating God’s Watchman Because Of Their True Value

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2025
     | 179 views

    We celebrate our pastors because of their vigilance as they are called to be constantly on duty and alert to dangers that could harm their flock.

    Sermon: Celebrating God’s Watchman Because of Their True Value Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 “The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Resurection

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    A different type of sermon , not only a celebration of Jesus but a call to repentance.Understanding our duty even in times of celebration.

    The Resurection. A once in a life time event, or is it? As the death toll in Iraq reaches 500, there must be an assurance of a good life after death. Not only for them but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Without Love We Have Nothing

    Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    This is a sermon that shows Gods love and His desire to keep anyone from going to Hell.

    Without Love We Have Nothing By Rev. David Rogers 1 Cor. 13:1-13 Prayer I enjoy going to the mall and walking around or sitting and watching people interact. I watch them running here and there to buy things to find happiness to fill a void. They spend large sums of money on clothes, jewelry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 38,177 views

    Tina Turner asked this question but she downplayed the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. But for those who understand the true essence of love it means much more. What’s love got to do with it?

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Tina Turner asked this question but for a different reason than what I’ll be focusing on today. In fact, in her song, she downplays the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ephesus: When Faithfulness Outlives Love Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026
     | 82 views

    Jesus speaks to faithful people whose love has thinned, not to shame them, but to invite a return to relationship.

    – First Part: Listening Posture Most of us don’t think of ourselves as drifting. Drift is what happens to other people — people who stopped caring, stopped believing, stopped trying. Drift feels dramatic from the outside. From the inside, it feels responsible. It feels like showing up, doing what ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Does God Really Love Us? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,770 views

    First John 4:7-12 gives us three evidences of God's love for us.

    Scripture All in the Family was a popular 1970s CBS TV series that made the curmudgeonly Archie Bunker a household name. In one scene, Archie’s son-in-law, Michael, and his wife, Gloria, are in the kitchen. Michael is eating a sandwich and Gloria is baking cookies. Gloria asks him, “Michael, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If We Really Love Our Children

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,996 views

    How would we show our love if we really loved our children the way the Bible teaches us to love them?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was an article in the Reader’s Digest a few years ago entitled "What Motherhood Really Means," & subtitled, "It Will Change Your Life, But Not the Way You Think." The writer is telling of a conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Is Love The Defining Mark Of Our Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    God’s compassion for the world and power in his people combine for an unassailable testimony of his grace and greatness.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus “did not speak to them [the crowds] without a parable…” (Mark 4.34). And the Apostle John shows us that Jesus’ parables were often acted teachings, the most famous of which is in John 13: “Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Nativity Story: Love Was Born On Christmas

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,726 views

    God is love and so, when Jesus was born love entered into human history in a new and unique way. When a person believes in Jesus, love is birthed in him or her by God the Spirit as a by-product of the eternal life of Christ. That’s the message of Chri

    LOVE WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-20 THE IDEA God is love and so, when Jesus was born love entered into human history in a new and unique way. When a person believes in Jesus, love is birthed in him or her by God the Spirit as a by-product of the eternal life of Christ. That’s the message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 1: Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    Christians, we must love one another because: 1. This is God’s fervent command for His church. 2. This is God’s firm command for His church. 3. This is God’s finest command for His church. 4. This is the true flag of our faith.

    Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 1: Love One Another John 13:31-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 30, 2009 *How should we treat one another in God’s church? -- How does God want us to treat each other? -The fact is that God has an intense interest in how Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Loving Kindness

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 24, 2011
     | 3,875 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: LOVING-KINDNESS GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. GALATIANS 5:22-26 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene